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Here's how much Kazakh gov't made off crypto mining in Q1 2022
30.5.2022
The Kazakh budget has not received the expected amount of fees from crypto mining as the government has shut down lots of miners to “ensure energy security,” the government said
Frodo Tech Aims to Create Environmentally-Friendly Blockchain Ecosystem That Is Open to Everyone
30.5.2022
Frodo Tech aims to create an environmentally-friendly blockchain ecosystem based on a unique cryptocurrency service that all the people in the world can access, without any limitations based on race, region or country. Frodo Will Have No Limitations and No Mining Frodo Tech is an IT and Financial...
Gov't says crypto miners consume 2% of total electricity in Russia
30.5.2022
Crypto mining falls under the “gray zone” in Russia, which means even though it's not banned, it doesn’t fall under the purview of law which could pose risks for those involved
Bitcoin Mining Gathers Support in Russia as More Details Emerge on International Crypto Payments
30.5.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto miners in Russia are using more energy than the nation’s agricultural sector, says the Ministry of Industry and Trade – while MPs are set to vote on a bill that would allow international traders to pay for goods in crypto or accept payments made in cryptoassets.
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Crypto’s Need for Sustainability Standard-Setting Starts Here
29.5.2022
Patricia Trompeter, CEO of Sphere 3D, a Nasdaq-listed crypto mining company.____Cryptocurrencies have gained strong momentum over the last couple of years, drawing widespread attention from both proponents and skeptics. While investors have lauded digital currencies for their high yields...
Crypto Miners Account for Over 2% of Electricity Consumption in Russia, Estimate Suggests
28.5.2022
The share of crypto miners in Russia’s power consumption structure already exceeds 2%, according to a new government estimate. On this backdrop, the country’s industry ministry believes it’s time to bring the sector out of the shadows and regulate it. Crypto Miners Burn More...
Bitcoin network difficulty falls 4.3% to 29.897T, biggest drop in 10 months
28.5.2022
The network difficulty recorded a drop of 4.33% — falling from 31.251 trillion to 29.897 trillion on May 26, just two weeks after attaining its all-time high
3 metrics contrarian crypto investors use to know when to buy Bitcoin
27.5.2022
Bitcoin price is down, but which dips are the ones to buy? Here are three metrics savvy investors use to determine when to buy BTC
After the Terra LUNA Fallout, Bitcoin Dominance Climbs Higher While Ethereum’s Valuation Shrinks
27.5.2022
Following the Terra LUNA and UST fallout, digital currency markets have dropped in value as the crypto economy dropped 6.93% from $1.356 trillion on May 22, to today’s $1.262 trillion. Amid the market carnage, bitcoin’s market dominance has increased to 43.8%, reaching the highest...
Chamber of Representatives in Paraguay Advances Crypto Bill
27.5.2022
Cryptocurrency regulation in Paraguay is progressing steadily, as a crypto bill introduced in December has been approved by the Chamber of Representatives in the country. The bill, which contains definitions and rules for cryptocurrency mining, one of the hot topics in Paraguay due to the cheap...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 4.33%, Biggest Reduction in 10 Months
26.5.2022
It’s now 4.33% easier to mine bitcoin over the next two weeks as the difficulty adjustment algorithm (DAA) dropped from 31.25 trillion to today’s 29.85 trillion. It’s the largest DAA drop since July 17, 2021, when the difficulty dropped 4.81% at block height 691,488. Bitcoin...
No Tax Amnesty for Russian Crypto Miners as Lawmakers Withdraw Proposal
26.5.2022
A new draft law has replaced an earlier bill introducing a one-year tax and customs amnesty for cryptocurrency miners in Russia. The initial proposal has been withdrawn on the grounds that the tax break would have resulted in losses for the state budget. Revised Crypto Mining Legislation Submitted...
ESG Study Shows Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Eliminate 0.15% of Global Warming by 2045, Claims No Other Technology Can Do Better
26.5.2022
In recent times, the impact of bitcoin mining on the environment has been a topical discussion as climate change activists believe proof-of-work (PoW) mining is too energy-intensive. However, a recent report written by the ESG analyst Daniel Batten explains that bitcoin mining could eliminate...
Nvidia shares plunge after Q1 figures, crypto mining card revenue 'nominal'
26.5.2022
Graphics card giant Nvidia reported "nominal" sales of its crypto mining chips and expects overall revenues to be down in Q2, which drove down its share price
Nvidia’s Crypto Mining Chip Revenue Now 'Nominal' Following Months of Decline
25.5.2022
A drop in crypto mining chip sales dragged down the chipmaker’s OEM business unit year-over-year
Paraguayan Bill Regulating Crypto Mining and Trading Moves Closer to Law
25.5.2022
The legislation was approved with modifications in the country’s Chamber of Deputies, and will now return to the Senate, which had passed it in December
Tax guidelines for crypto mining pass the first reading in Kazakhstan
25.5.2022
The gradual scale would impose the highest taxes on the cheapest electricity sources
USD 4.5B Crypto Fund, Less Difficult Bitcoin Mining, OTC NFT, Ethereum's Merge + More News
25.5.2022
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As Bitcoin Price Slides, Older Mining Rigs Are Becoming Less Profitable
25.5.2022
Even as Bitcoin's mining difficulty adjusts downward, the price trend might spell a crisis for retail miners. On the other hand, it could be an opportunity for those looking to buy rigs
GPU prices are still on a decline: Is Bitcoin’s sorrow gamers’ joy?
25.5.2022
Times are hard for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but gamers are in luck, as GPU prices are now more affordable